Muslims Protest Planned Demolition of 600-Year-Old Mosque in Ujjain
· India · Al Jazeera, The Hindu
Hundreds of Muslims gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque that locals state is over 600 years old. The BJP-led state government stated that the action is necessary to widen roads ahead of the upcoming 2028 Hindu pilgrimage. The pilgrimage is expected to draw large crowds to the city. Local authorities have not detailed whether alternative relocation plans exist for the structure.
Why it matters
The protests in Ujjain highlight the growing tension between urban infrastructure expansion for religious pilgrimages and the preservation of historic minority sites.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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